Dane County property record for 21 Merlham Dr, Madison, WI 53705 · Last verified February 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,667 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,043 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,567 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-204-2022-4 |
| Primary APN | 0709-204-2022-4 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,667 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 405 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,043 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 81 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 21 MERLHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53705-4910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EIGHTH ADDITION TO SUNSET VILLAGE, LOT 787 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 787 |
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: Dane County records · APN 0709-204-2022-4
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 21 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JOHNSON BANK |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIGITAL FCU |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 02, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 02, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 5859876 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 21 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4910 |
| Document Number | 0005859876 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5859876 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4910 |
| Document Number | 0005859877 |
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| Date | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5859877 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 3.88% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Property Address | 21 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005456116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5456116 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DANE WI |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4910 |
| Document Number | 0005353304 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5353304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 MERLHAM DR, MADISON, WI 53705-4910 |
| Document Number | 0005353305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5353305 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2047 |
Source: Dane County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Municipality | Madison City |
| Unified School District | Madison Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $432,200 (+6.58%) Land $175,700 Building $256,500 | ||
| 2024 | $7,567.00 (+17.14%) | $432,200 | |
| 2023 | $405,500 Land $164,800 Building $240,700 | ||
| 2022 | $6,460.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Dane County (55025C), updated September 20, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 550250003021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Hill Farms Historic District listed 2015 · 820 contributing resources · NRIS 15000402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 545 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ResTech Services | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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